The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-09-21

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arose and tipped his silk hat. 1t was then
one continuous round of huzzss.
Behind Gen. Sheridan came the City
troop of cavalry on their prancing steeds
and they presented a beautiful appear
ance. AS the cavalrymen passed the grand
stand, each of the companies went through
the drilling evolutions with a precision
that was amsziDg.
Then came handsomely uniformed
band OF the State militia playing patriotic
airs. Next to them were the dismounted
United States light artillery and directly
after them came the mounted heavy ar
tillery. with their polished carriages, and
shining canDons.
Admiral Luce rode at the head of the
column of the naval turnout and preceded
the Marine hand, who, with their hand
some uniforms of red hats and white
trousers, marching in four columns, the
entire width of the street, presented a
beautiful and imposing sight. Following
closely were the detachment of marines
from the North Atlantic squadron now an
chored III the waters of the Delaware.
Gov. Biggs was at the front of the Della
ware troops. As each platoon passed the
President, their commander gracefully
raised his hat and saluted him, receiving
in return bow of recognition from the
comman0er-in-chief of all the troops.
Governor Beaver, of Pennsylvania, was
followed by nearly 10000 Pennsylvania
militia.
THE GRAND ARMY IN LINE.
The end of the parade was occupied by
the Grand Army of the Republic and as
each post passed in front of the stand it's
commander gave a salute to the President
and was recognized.
Post 2, OF this city, carrie in the centre
OF its column, twenty-one of the flags cap
lured by them during the war. During
the time they were passing the President
remained standing, with his head uncov-
cred, and answered each salute as 1t was
given. Orders had previously been issued
by the Department commander, of the G..
A. R., that only post commanders should
salute, the men in line to walk facing a
head. This was not strictly adhered to,
however, and many of those OF the rank
and file passed by the stand with uncovered
heads. 1t was just quarter to three when
the last of the grand army men passed by.
After the end of the parade had passed,
the First City troop of Philadelphia cavalry
were drawn up In double columns for the
purpose of escorting the Presidential party
back to their hotel, which was less than
half square distant,
As the President descended the steps to
the street, leaning on the arm of ex-
Minister John A. Kasson, he was greeted
W1Ln applause, Doodle NGl10R
themselves almost hoarse In their anxiety
TO show their appreciation OF bis presence.
Directly behind the President and Mr..
Kasson came Secretaries BaYard and Fair
child, and next came Admiral Luce and
his staff. When all the party reached the
street, they walked almost in the middle
of the street to their quarters at the hotel
preceded and followed by portions Of the
| City Troops. AS they walked along there
| was one continual round of cheering, to
which the President responded BY re-
moving his hat.
There were probably 10000 men in the
line of parade, FIVE or six thousand of
whom were Grand Army men.
Shortly after the New York troops had
| passed, Mrs. Cleveland, Private Secretary
| Lamont and wife. DIR. Drexel aud the 9TH
ers who were with Mrs. Cleveland on the
Lafayette Hotel balcony, retired and were
driven to the Bellevue Hotel, where they
took luncheon with Mr.. and Mrs. George
| W. Chllds, the invitation to the luncheon
at that hour having been accepted earlier
in the day.
To give an idea OF the enormous proper
tons of the parade, it may be said that the
| following is about the number of men par
| ticipating, as near as could be Judged from
the stand as they passed by: United States
troops, 800; Delaware, one full regiment;
Pennsylvania, three brigades, about 5000
naen; New Jersey, 1900; Georgia, so; Con-
necticut, 100; Massachusetts,, 100; Mary
land. 1000; South Carolina, $50; New
5000; North Carolina, so; Rhode Island,
200; Ohio, one full regiment; Maine, 400;
West Virginia, 200; Iowa, 90; District of
Columbia, 800; Grand Army. 1000. Max
ing, with their bands and others, nearly
$4,000.
Nature was kind to Us yesterday, and to-
day she sgain showers her gifts upon Us
with lavish hand. The day opened
bright and clear. A better one could not
be asked. Since daybreak people have
been ast1r and clothed in holiday raiment
| they were one and all starting in With the
will to make the second day of the
grand occasion even more of a sue
cess, if such a thing could be pos
sible, than yesterday. The sounds of fife
and drum early told that preparations
Of the Nston9
Even during the time of the war OF the re-
bellion when men left the pillow, the work
shop, the home and all to uphold the
honor of their country, with the deadly i'm.
plements OF warfare, there were not as
many soldiers in Philadelphia as there
were to-day. Not single accident of q
serious nature marred the occasion. Every
| DOOy WIS ROOQ-DhbuI6u anu IOIOcdI1LRs
and had but the one object in their minds
eve, the peaceful and happy celebration OF
the greatest event of civilized times.
Company K of the 18th Pennsylvania Reg
iment carried tattered battle flag at their
head and received perfect ovation. The
flag itself was simply mass of huttering
rags, as we're also two flags carried by the
Duquesne Greys OF the 18th Regiment OF
Pittsburg, who received considerable atten'
ton by reason of their marching. When
Gov. Foraker appeared at the head of the
IA Ohio Regiment he was obliged to keep
his head uncovered fer long time in
order to acknowledge the vociferous cheers
OF his friends, who seemed to be numer
Gus. The 14th carried with tn EN- the battle
Scared flags which were left them as 9
legacy by the late rebellion. Gov. LARA
bee and his staff at the head of the Govern
ors Footgusrds of Iowa, bowed to the Pres
ident and also to Mrs. Cleveland as she